Hitofude Cardigan Complete


I wish I could squeal and ooze on and on about this sweater.  I LOVE it.  To be honest I was skeptical about even liking it.  I'm  not a shrug wearer and I tend to knit traditional cardigans.  This sweater is the exception.  Maybe I created the perfect storm pairing a wool/silk yarn blend with this pattern.  Whatever the reason, I love the drape, the swing and the fit.


Just so you know I am getting relaxed and comfortable with each of you.  I did not edit out my neck wrinkles, but I wanted to.  I am just thinking it's me and who I am. If you are on the fence about whether or not you want to knit this, I say do it.  Trust me, you will love the results.


I will be knitting another one of these but with longer sleeves.  Not just yet, but I am thinking about the idea and in a darker yarn color.  Ravelry notes are here

Comments

  1. MariaSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:31 AM

    Congratulations! It is beautiful.

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  2. Lisa UotinenSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:41 AM

    I love green!! These lovely pictures really show off the sweater nicely, I want to knit one!

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  3. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:05 AM

    oh.....let me gush with you!!! That is just lovely! The color and the drape......gorgeous!! Now I need to knit one....right away!!

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  4. TannaSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:10 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, Karen!! It IS one of the best patterns I've ever done. Can't wait to see your next one! blessings ~ tanna

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  5. DiannaSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:28 AM

    I was so excited to see that you have finished that beautiful project! Oh Karen...it is absolutely lovely and you model it well! Now I have something to look forward to when you start the next one in a darker color and longer sleeves!

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  6. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:39 AM

    So absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  7. mamasmercantileSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:47 AM

    Stunning, the pattern, the yarn and the colour.

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  8. AnkeSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:52 AM

    Karen it just gorgeous!! It looks so delicate and light and the color is fantastic! Makes me want to buy yarn to start my own!

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  9. Tracey ~ CloverSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:41 AM

    I knew it would look gorgeous on you and I was right. You go ahead and squeal as much as you want, it's a great looking sweater and I hope you get to wear it often!

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  10. Kim September 30, 2014 at 8:50 AM

    It is gorgeous! And the colour is amazing!

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  11. Reinventing MotherSeptember 30, 2014 at 8:58 AM

    Stunning my friend! I just downloaded the pattern!!

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  12. Reading In The VioletsSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:04 AM

    Gorgeous!! So want to knit this now!!!!!

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  13. Almond TeaSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Stunning! Congratulations on finishing.

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  14. tamknotsSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Wow Wow Wow! Love it! A FO is always something to celebrate!

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  15. apicturebookmindSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:07 AM

    It looks great! Well done!

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  16. kristieinbcSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:20 AM

    It's lovely! The colour is great, and it really suits you!

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  17. MonicaSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    How beautiful Karen! I only hope that SOMEDAY I will be able to do as well!

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  18. CorrabelleSeptember 30, 2014 at 10:36 AM

    wow, it's turned out so well, I'd be squealing too!! I love that colour.
    So, are you tempted to make another?! I'd be!

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  19. CorinneSeptember 30, 2014 at 11:39 AM

    what a beautiful sweater. I put it immediately on my queue list on ravelry because this looks just like something I'd love to wear!

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  20. UnknownSeptember 30, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    It's perfect! Really great color and it looks wonderful on you!

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  21. AndriaSeptember 30, 2014 at 12:53 PM

    Fantastic! I will be knitting one for sure.

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  22. SarahSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:15 PM

    Lovely! That colour is great. Well done you!

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  23. DonnaSeptember 30, 2014 at 1:48 PM

    It's gorgeous! Great color for you too. You are going to inspire me to cast this on soon aren't you? Oh dear....

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  24. millefeuillesSeptember 30, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    My goodness! I've had this pattern in my list of favourites on Ravelry for a while. I've always liked the look of it but yours! It's simply fabulous! I'm so glad you like it after all that lace knitting!

    Stephanie

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  25. DonnaSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:04 PM

    It's stunning! I love the colour, pattern, drape- all of it. The green really pops out against your blue top- it looks fabulous!

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  26. kathy bSeptember 30, 2014 at 6:52 PM

    Well, that finish is amazing!!!! The color choice, the yarn, the fit. HOME RUN

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  27. AnonymousSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:12 PM

    Oh my goodness, it is fabulous! I think I need this one in my queue.

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  28. fjord girlSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:46 PM

    Swoon...you are a wizard Karen.
    It is stunning- it looks so very pretty on you, love that fresh color.
    That is something to be proud of!

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  29. monique's messSeptember 30, 2014 at 7:58 PM

    Really the shrug looks stunning Karen, but next time put your mug in the shot because I am sure it will look stunning on you and a happy proud smile will go a long way to making your beautiful cardi even more special. Lovely effort. I still cant get over how quickly you produce these things

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  30. KrugthethinkerSeptember 30, 2014 at 9:24 PM

    Ah, so beautiful! I love the bright color. Neck wrinkles?! I would never have noticed them! But I like posting pictures of myself with all my flaws (well...within reason!) because I like to keep it real:)

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  31. flyingjenOctober 1, 2014 at 12:27 AM

    Wow. Am I ever far behind you! Gorgeous color! I love it and can't wait to finish mine!

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  32. Amy at love made my homeOctober 1, 2014 at 4:32 AM

    It is beautiful! The colour, the style, the drape! I can see why you want to make another. xx

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  33. CathieJOctober 1, 2014 at 8:32 AM

    Absolutely beautiful! I love the color.

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  34. DebbieOctober 1, 2014 at 9:09 AM

    What a beautiful sweater! Seeing yours makes me want to knit one!

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  35. LieslOctober 1, 2014 at 9:13 AM

    I was to enamored by the cardigan to notice anything else! It's seriously so beautiful! Such great drape and shape! Oh man, now I really want to knit one.

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  36. margeneOctober 1, 2014 at 10:06 AM

    Your cardigan looks marvelous! I was skeptical, too, but you did a fabulous job with color, lace and fit! No wonder you want to squeal!

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  37. Ranee @ Arabian KnitsOctober 1, 2014 at 11:07 AM

    That is lovely! It is just the right color for you. Thank you for sharing it.

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  38. sylviaOctober 1, 2014 at 1:25 PM

    Such a beautiful cardigan!

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  39. elizabethOctober 1, 2014 at 1:37 PM

    very beautiful! it's clear that you are too! love the drape of the cardigan!

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  40. elnsOctober 1, 2014 at 4:20 PM

    It's beautiful it's been fun watching you knit it up. Alas, I'm still on the wrong side of the fence for this one, ha!

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  41. stephOctober 2, 2014 at 2:51 PM

    I'm sorry I was out of town when you first posted this!!!!!!! IT IS GORGEOUS!!!!! I love mine to bits, and I, too, am sure I'll knit this again. I think I want mine in that wonderful limey green......maybe we can have another knit-along again sometime!!!! (It really was fun, and like you----i'm just slightly having cardi-withdrawal!!!)

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  42. Judy S.October 2, 2014 at 4:38 PM

    Love it! You did a great job, and I think I need to make one, too.

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  43. JanetOctober 2, 2014 at 5:45 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  44. AnonymousOctober 2, 2014 at 11:18 PM

    So beautiful! I love the green and it looks fantastic on you! Now I might just need to cast on :)

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  45. AndiOctober 4, 2014 at 11:25 AM

    Stunning knit! That color looks beautiful on you.

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  46. Anne at Shintangle StudioOctober 6, 2014 at 11:14 PM

    Oh my! Your Hitofude is luscious! That yellow-green just sings. My own Hitofude is in a totally different colour, and dark, and consists so far of only nine pattern repeats, but I'm full steam ahead. If mine turns out as well as yours has (and Steph's at Woolythyme) I'll be thrilled.

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    1. karenOctober 7, 2014 at 9:44 AM

      I bet yours will be perfection! Looking forward to seeing it :)

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  47. GraceOctober 12, 2014 at 12:08 PM

    It's lovely! It looks so soft and comfy!

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